Emmett J Proffitt, 75, passed away on January 13, 2024. Emmett will be buried at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in the Garden of Last Supper.

Emmett was born on October 29, 1948, in Cedar Rapids, IA. He worked for several years for Collins Radio Co. until his retirement.

Emmett is preceded in death by his parents, Emmons Proffitt, and Isabella Belcher.

He is survived by his sisters, Eveleyn Strait of Marion, IA, Carmen Ritchison of Winter Haven, FL, Dolores (Gene) Carter of Rosco, IL, and Dinah Folkers of Shellsburg, IA.

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DaLJ January 21, 2024, 11:08 pm Uncle Emmett.... You were loved and you will be missed. You will be remembered as a man of few words who was both good hearted and kind.
I learned after your passing that you gave to the Humane Shelter for animals, to Easter Seals and to Boystown.... all wonderful charities.
I will remember you with a smile on my face... as a good man with simple pleasures and few needs. Our loss is Heavens gain...be at peace.